NHS pays £450k in race discrimination tribunal case
A senior NHS professor wins nearly £450,000 after being sacked over 'laughable' bullying claims. The tribunal found 'glaring flaws' and evidence of discrimination. Read the full report.
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Firefighter killed in NSW bushfires, homes destroyed
A volunteer firefighter has died battling out-of-control blazes in Australia, with over 50 fires burning. Read the latest on this dangerous summer fire season.
Firefighter Dies, 40 Homes Lost in Australia Wildfires
A firefighter has been killed and around 40 homes destroyed by wildfires raging in New South Wales and Tasmania. Get the latest on the devastating blazes.
Firefighter dies in NSW amid 'foreboding' bushfire season
A firefighter has tragically died battling a blaze in New South Wales, as the state's premier warns of a 'foreboding' start to the bushfire season. Read the latest on the emergency response and official warnings.
Firefighter dies battling NSW bushfires as homes lost
A national parks firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while battling a blaze on the NSW mid-north coast. At least 16 homes were destroyed in under an hour in separate fires.
Greggs supervisor wins race discrimination tribunal
A black Greggs supervisor unfairly dismissed after being called 'ganja man' wins a race discrimination case. Tribunal finds dismissal was a 'stitch up'. Read the full story.
Firefighter arrested for attacking teens with baseball bat
A Florida firefighter faces multiple charges after allegedly attacking teens with a baseball bat following a 'ding-dong-ditch' prank. Read the full report on the shocking incident.
Sydney waste facility fireball injures firefighters
A massive fireball erupted at a Sydney waste facility, sending flames 150m high and injuring two firefighters. The cause of the dramatic blaze is under investigation.
Firefighter loses case over 'fireman' term failure
Senior firefighter Simon Bailey lost his unfair dismissal claim after failing to challenge colleagues who used the outdated term 'fireman' towards a female colleague. Read the full tribunal findings.
Firefighters arrested after teen recruit waterboarded
Four Florida fire and rescue workers have been fired and charged after a teenage recruit was beaten and waterboarded in a violent hazing incident. Discover the full story.
Hong Kong fire: 44 dead, firefighter dies in rescue
A massive blaze at a Hong Kong high-rise has killed 44, with firefighter Ho Wai Ho among the victims. Read the latest on this devastating tragedy and the ongoing investigation.
Firefighter loses 'fireman' term unfair dismissal case
A decorated firefighter lost his unfair dismissal claim after being disciplined for not challenging colleagues who used the term 'fireman'. The case followed a sexual harassment tribunal involving a female colleague. Read the full story.
Hong Kong fire kills 44, hundreds missing
At least 44 dead and hundreds missing after a devastating level 5 fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks. Three executives arrested on suspicion of murder. Read the latest updates.
Hong Kong fire: 44 dead as firefighter dies a hero
Tragedy in Hong Kong as a massive blaze kills 44, including firefighter Ho Wai Ho. Nearly 280 people are missing. Read the latest on one of the city's deadliest fires.
Firefighter Goes Viral After Gold Coast Cat Rescue
An Australian firefighter rescues trapped cat Teddy on Gold Coast, sparking social media frenzy and becoming internet's newest heartthrob. Read the full story.
44 killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire, hundreds missing
At least 44 people have died and hundreds are missing after a devastating fire engulfed residential high-rises in Hong Kong. A dedicated firefighter among the victims. Follow for latest updates.
Hong Kong fire kills 13 in Tai Po housing block
Thirteen people have died after a major fire engulfed a Hong Kong housing estate. Bystanders screamed warnings as flames climbed scaffolding. Read the latest updates.
Hong Kong firefighter dies in skyscraper blaze, 12 dead
Tragedy strikes Hong Kong as firefighter dies battling massive apartment fire. At least 12 killed as residents report fire alarm failures and safety concerns. Emergency response continues.
Four dead in Hong Kong high-rise fire
A major fire at a Hong Kong housing complex has left four dead and several injured. Authorities are investigating as emergency services tackle the blaze. Follow for live updates.
Firefighter dies fighting bushfire on Eyre Peninsula
Tragic death of firefighter Peter Curtis, 65, while battling a bushfire in South Australia. A 30-year veteran, he is remembered as a 'mischievous' and dedicated comrade. Read the full tribute.
$20M Firefighter Training Centre Revived in Ohio
Norfolk Southern partners with Ohio and Youngstown State University to build $20 million first responder training facility near East Palestine derailment site. Learn how this will enhance rail safety.
Massive fire destroys Zagreb skyscraper
A landmark 16-floor skyscraper in Zagreb was almost entirely destroyed by a massive blaze. No casualties were reported. Read the full report on the devastating fire.
Ohio religious freedom bill faces LGBTQ+ rights opposition
A proposed Ohio law granting businesses religious exemption from serving LGBTQ+ customers faces fierce opposition from civil rights groups and Hindu leaders, raising concerns about legalised discrimination.
Met Police culture makes racial harm 'inevitable'
A damning internal report exposes how the Metropolitan Police's institutional culture systematically fails Black and ethnic minority staff and enables racial discrimination.
Fire Service Funding Crisis Threatens Bonfire Night Safety
Firefighters Union sounds alarm over dangerous staffing shortages and budget cuts threatening public safety during peak emergency periods across the UK.
NHS racism crisis: 1 in 3 staff face patient abuse
Exclusive NHS survey reveals disturbing levels of racism against healthcare staff, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling for urgent action to protect workers.
University apologises after Jewish students removed from church
The University of Cincinnati faces backlash after Jewish students were removed from a Catholic church during a university-sponsored tour, sparking allegations of discrimination and prompting an official apology.
A Mother's Embrace: Trauma Horror Masterpiece
This unsettling British horror film explores psychological trauma through the eyes of a firefighter confronting childhood demons in a gripping cinematic experience.
Firefighter threatened over legal medical cannabis use
A US firefighter faces career-ending consequences after testing positive for legally prescribed medical marijuana, highlighting the conflict between state and federal cannabis laws and workplace policies.
Government rejects anti-Islamophobia shop safeguards
Ministers have rejected calls to make it illegal for shops to refuse service to Muslim customers, sparking criticism from community leaders and equality campaigners.
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